Here he is!

Don't you just want to kiss those cheeks?!

Henry James Segedy

Uncle Michael and Aunt Renee (we love the sound of that) are turning cartwheels (or trying)! Marlee's cousin arrived yesterday around 8pm. He was so anxious to meet his mommy and daddy that made his grand entrance just 4 hours after Kathryn decided she was in labor! He weighs 8 pounds, 9 ounces (not sure of length yet). We'll be sure to post pictures of the handsome guy as soon as we have some.

Have we mentioned how much we already love our new nephew?!

MJ Tells Mommy a Story

Snowball Fight!

Marlee, Emily, Pruett, Nathan, and Sammy have some fun in the snow!

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Marlee's First Christmas

We kicked off Christmas with 4:00 Mass. Our church is undergoing a major renovation, so we attended the children's service in a giant tent in the parking lot. The tent was packed shoulder to shoulder. The children's choir sang, and I got excited thinking about Marlee sining in a few years. Right outside the tent was a live nativity, complete with real sheep and camels!

Marlee and Daddy at Church

After church, we went over to Dad and Wendy's for Christmas Eve dinner. The food was delicious, and, as always, the presents were out of control. Marlee got some super cute stuff!

Grandma Wendy and Great-Grandma Helen

Smiling at Auntie Jessica and Uncle Casey

Waking up Christmas morning was so great. I felt like a little kid. It was all I could do to keep from waking Marlee up. When she finally did, we headed out to the living room to see what Santa brought!

Can you tell Mommy is excited?

Daddy's excited too...he's just not a morning person.

I think Marlee actually enjoyed opening her presents. She wanted to take the time to look at and chew on each one before moving to the next.

A Raggedy-Ann doll from Great Grandma Kenalene

What's this? Leap Frog toys from Great Grandma Lois
and Great Granny and Poppy.

Are you almost done, Dad? Michael said it wouldn't
be Christmas if he didn't have to put something
together, like this Radio Flyer push wagon from
Grandparents Wymer.

Later in the afternoon, we went to Randy and Nancy's house. We had a gift swap, which was a really fun and special way to exchange gifts. Cousin Claire drew Marlee's name and got her an adorable pink puppy.

Gee, Grandpa Jim, you kinda look like Santa!

We wrapped up Christmas at Grammy's house. We used her camera to take pictures there, so I'll have to post those later!

MARLEE SAYS MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Oops.

Is it terrible that I just realized that the ticker on the top of the page was wrong? I looked today and it said " Marlee June is 3 months, 3 weeks, and 3 days." No she's not, she's 4 months today. So I went to the ticker site and realized that I used my due date, not her birthday...and it took me this long to notice. Sheesh.

Remember?

It was yesterday, 4 months, and forever ago. (sniff)

Playtime Video

Mmmmm...Rice!

4 Month Check Up

Marlee's check up was today. She weighs 12 lbs 9 oz and is 24 1/4 inches long. This puts her in the 63rd percentile for height and 31st for weight. Long and lean...wonder where she gets it?

Reunited

This is what I found in my office when I arrived this morning. My coworkers are too funny!

The passport has personal info, a picutre and hoofprint. It's has a stamp saying Lambie was at Ms. Marianne's house, where he had a baaaaath.

I gave him to Marlee, and she sqealed with delight!

Marlee Had a Little Lamb

Marlee's lamb is lost. We think he's somewhere at the school, but we can't find him. Marlee misses him terribly and so does Mommy (he helps her sleep). So sad, our first lost lovey. I bought it before I was even pregnant, thinking it was sweet for my future baby. It's been a while, so I don't know if I can find a replacement. I hope we find it...Lambie, come home!

Share Your Thoughts!

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The Kids

Just had to share this picture, taken at Marlee's baptism (courtesy of Jenn). From left to right, Nathan Buchine, Emily Butts, Marlee, Sophie Schug.

Festive Weeked

Let me begin by saying that with the temp outside a balmy 77, it's a little tough to get in the Christmas mood. We made a serious effort this weekend, hoping that surrounding ourselves with all things festive would force us to feel merry.

We started Saturday with a little bit of winter cleaning. I like the house to be nice and shiny for the holidays. We shampooed the carpets, washed the baseboards, and scrubbed the fridge. Don't you wish you'd been there? Actually, I'm not quite done yet, but it was major progress.

Sunday morning we got up and had a yummy breakfast then took Marlee to the mall to see Santa. He's a very busy man, and we had to wait 2 hours to see him. We ended up having to wake Marlee up, so she's in a bit of a daze in her picture. After the mall, we went to church to get a Christmas tree. It looks so pretty in the living room, but it's not decorated yet. We finished off the day with a birthday celebration for my dad.

Boyfriend?

Marlee and her friend Jake in dueling exersaucers. She was just cooing and smiling at him...so cute!

Big Changes!

I'm so thrilled to share the news...in a couple of weeks, I'll be cutting back at work to spend more time with Marlee. I'll be at school two days a week and be able to devote the other five to taking care of and having fun with my girl!

The decision was tough...a battle between head and heart, but in the end, Marlee wins!

Just for Fun

Some cute pictures...

Marlee and Lovey Bear


Grumpy Sleeper

Chillin' with Daddy